The Alliance for Digital Equity is hosting a webinar on Digital Equity in the Pioneer Valley on June 30. Learn more about key findings from their report The Digital Divide and Challenges to Digital Equity. You can find more information and register here.
Special Update: The CDBG hearing this Wednesday, June 16, may need to be held in-person due to the State's emergency provisions expiring tomorrow. Attached HERE is a 'parallel' public notice, indicating that if the committee meets in person, it will be at 7 PM at the Large Activity Room, Bangs Community Center. Masks are required. The Town of Amherst Public Calendar will have updates and is available HERE.
Summer Reading for Self-Care

There is no better time to commit to caring for and restoring yourself. 20 books from authors including Nedra Glover Tawwab, Brene Brown, Luvvie Ajayi Jones, and Cheryl Strayed on topics including resilience, boundaries, and mindfulness.

Homeless Youth Handbook

The Handbook is a know-your-rights guide designed for youth experiencing homelessness which covers topics such as police interactions, mental health, LGBTQ+ issues, healthcare, turning 18, and more - all in plain language

The Berkshire Eagle: It Takes A Village is a finalist in Mass Nonprofit Network Excellence Awards
Mass Nonprofit News: Collaborative for Educational Services Names New ED Todd Gazda
UConn Today: UConn Economist Studying Trends in Opioid-Related Deaths in CT, MA
The HHS COVID-19 public education campaign has launched its Spanish-language website, JuntosSíPodemos.HHS.gov, to better serve the Spanish-speaking population in the U.S. The website offers full navigation experience in Spanish and has all the resources partner organizations need to increase public confidence in and uptake of COVID-19 vaccines among Spanish speakers.
Information and locations for No Cost COVID-19 Testing for Childcare is available here.
Read the EEC's updated COVID-19 health & safety guidance at mass.gov here.
Jun 16: Amherst CDBG Public Hearing - UPDATED Hearing Notice is HERE
Jun 22: Human Service Forum Virtual HR Round Table
Jun 23: Attorney General's Office Nonprofit Board Members
Jun 28: Attorney General's Office Assistance to Immigrants (Spanish)
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